When Dad passed away, I thought we would have to take care of Mom’s daily affairs. Throughout their 63 years of marriage, she had always been unassuming and allowed Dad to deal with all the family matters. Eighteen months after his death, however, Mom’s command of her...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 47
A diverse group of people who share the same core values can create exceptional cultures and organizational outcomes. A group of individuals, no matter how talented, who do not share the same values cannot. Unfortunately, it only takes one individual with a different...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 45
Each of us walks a fine line between pride and jealousy as we watch our successors grow in the organization. Knowing that we played a part in the achievements of others is a great source of pride…but watching them take on responsibilities that once were exclusively...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 33
Core values are non-negotiable. They define the very essence of who we are as leaders and the cultures we create. They also influence the decisions we make about the individuals we select, promote and retain. Sometimes people, whose values do not align with our own,...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 6
Culture is not defined by the five “big things” a leader does from time to time. It’s the 100 “little things” we consistently do every day that create our company’s “fabric” and “way of being”. The five big things establish directional accuracy. The 100 little things...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 3
Building and sustaining a great culture is like trying to put socks on a rooster. It’s a lot of hard work. Culture fights back. It does not like change. Culture does not know whether it is good or bad…it just is what it is. It does not know where you want it to...